The diagnosis of several conditions becomes challenging because of non-specific and confusing presentations. Here's a case of a patient who presented twice to an emergency department and underwent extensive investigations to diagnose his condition. First presentation A A 42-year-old Caucasian male presented to the emergency department (ED) with cramping in his lower abdomen. He also reported frequent non-bloody diarrhea along with urgency, tenesmus, and nocturnal episodes for two weeks.
Additionally, the patient experienced subjective fevers, chills, and rigors for six days, with no resolution, even after taking acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Finally, he presented to the ED after 16 days of the episode. Clinical investigations Laboratory investigations revealed elevated C-reactive protein (280 mg/L). An abdominal CT scan revealed the mural thickening of the large intestine from the…
